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7/4/2009: 50th Anniversary of Ann Morrison Park
The City of Boise will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ann Morrison Park with music and children’s games July 4 and an exhibit honoring the Morrison Family and employees of Morrison Knudsen Co. (MK) Ann Morrison Park is named for Ann Daly Morrison, who was married to MK President Harry W. Morrison for 43 years. Considered the “First Lady of Construction,” Ann traveled extensively with her husband to MK projects around the world. When Ann died in 1957, Harry Morrison chose to honor her memory with a park on the banks of the Boise River. He bought the land for $1.25 million, and then instructed MK employees to build the park, which was deeded to the city on June 7, 1959. On July 4, 2009, the city will host a series of free daytime events in the park at the east end of the fountain. The events will conclude at dusk with fireworks presented by Today's Channel 6, 107.1 K-Hits, Idaho Statesman and the City of Boise. Daytime activities include children’s games coordinated by Boise Parks & Recreation, a concert of patriotic and popular music by the Boise Municipal Band under the direction of Boise State music professor Marcellus Brown, and a ceremony with Boise Mayor David Bieter, Mrs. Velma Morrison and members of the Daly family. The schedule is: 3:00-5:30 p.m. - relay races, capture the flag, soccer and crafts 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Boise Municipal Band 6:30-7:00 p.m. - Official ceremony An exhibit of MK and photos of construction of the park will be on display at the Boise Depot from noon-4 p.m. July 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 5 and 12:30-5 p.m. July 6. Admission is free. One of Boise’s beloved riverside parks, 153-acre Ann Morrison Park features a spray fountain, Candy Cane playground, tennis courts, lighted softball diamonds, sports fields, an 18-hole disc golf course and the Old Timer’s picnic shelter. The city’s 22.5-mile Greenbelt runs through the park, which is located at 1000 Americana Blvd. near downtown Boise. For information, see www.cityofboise.org/parks or call 384-4240. ###

7/6/2009: Learn to Skate Sessions
Fun filled 30 minutes class taught each week for 7 – 8 weeks. Learn to skate helps promote a healthy recreation skill, in a family friendly environment. Scholarships available. For more information please contact us at 331-0044 or visit us on the web at www.idahoiceworld.com. New sessions begin July 6th, September 8th and November 2nd.

7/6/2009: Ride of Silence and Rally
Ride of Silence and Rally For Bike Safety. A memorial ride to honor the cyclists lost in collisions and to promote community dialogue about roadway safety 5:30 pm cyclists gather on Smith Street south of Hill Road (location of loss of Kevin Pavlis) Ride of Silence to the Boise City Hall (route TBA) www.rideofsilence.org In a Ride of Silence cyclists take to the roads in a slow, silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed while cycling on public roadways. The Ride of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride. The ride will be escorted by the Boise Police Department. 6:00 Rally for Bike Safety - Boise City Hall Speakers to include Family members of lost cyclists, Boise Mayor Dave Bieter, Roadway Safety Instructors and a chance for every cyclist to introduce himself to the community. The Rally For Bike Safety will start by honoring the lost cyclists Sarah Howard, Jim Chu, Tom Bettger, Kevin Pavlis and David Webster of Twin Falls It will then focus on the responsibilities of all roadway users to abide by the rules of the road and each others safety as fellow citizens. Cyclists who need to drive to near the start of the ride are asked to park at the Ridley's lot on Bogus Basin Road. Smith Street is about 4/10ths a mile west on Hill road from the Intersection with Bogus Basin road. The Ride of Silence will be about 5 miles long. All cyclists are welcome and encouraged to come to the ride. All of the community is invited to the Rally for Safety. The Silent Ride and rally is a cooperative event organized by the SouthWest Idaho Cycling Association and its constiuent clubs including: BOC/Lactic Acid Cycling Team Dobbiaco Team George's Intermountain Orthopaedics/Lost River Cycling Team PhysioTherapy BrokenSpoke Cycling For more information contact SWICA Manager Kurt Holzer at kurtholzer@hotmail.com

7/7/2009: Music in the Foothills
Join Carolyn Failla and friends for an evening of music and rhythm in our beautiful natural setting. This amazing group of musicians will be playing their own songs - alive in the moment. And you’ll play too. With a huge array of percussion instruments to share, these musicians love to turn their listeners into players – blurring the line between performer and audience. This will be an exceptional mid-week break for all ages. To get to the Foothills Learning Center, take 8th Street north through Boise's Northend. From the end of the pavement go 1/3 mile farther. Map For information call 514-3755. No cost or registration is required. From 7 pm to 8:30 pm All ages welcome! Activities for adults and children alike. Foothills Learning Center 3188 Sunset Peak Rd Boise, ID 83702

7/9/2009: Great Garden Escape Concerts
DATES/TIMES Thursdays, June 4 through September 24, 2009 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. June 4 - July 30 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. August 6 - September 24 ADMISSION Non-members: $10.00; Members: $8.00; Children (ages 6-12): $6.00 Enjoy a relaxing summer evening in the coolness of the Garden with great music, fine food, and friends. Join us for thirteen summer Thursday evenings of live musical entertainment! “It’s cooler in the Garden!” Experience the best of Idaho- local music, food, beer and wine at the Idaho Botanical Garden’s Great Garden Escape Concert Series. Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs and your picnic basket or enjoy food and drink selections from Highlands Hollow, tastings from local wineries, and more. Featuring Signature Sound - jazz, rock, country standards

7/10/2009: Bars Under the Stars
The Old Idaho Penitentiary invites the public to experience an evening behind prison walls at Bars Under the Stars. This extraordinary event, featuring live music, dinner and a taste of squawky (inmate homebrew), takes place inside the grounds of the historic Old Pen from 6:30-10 p.m. Friday, July 10. Bars Under the Stars grants a rare opportunity to simultaneously support and experience the now retired facility in a festive way. The evening includes live music by The Rockin’ Hippies, a barbecue dinner catered by Highlands Hollow Brewhouse and a taste of Highlands Hollow’s own squawky recipe. To complete the prison experience, each attendee will be assigned an historic inmate persona upon arrival and will enjoy his or her dinner using authentic prison dinnerware. Themed tours based on historical ghosts, escapes and executions at the Old Pen will also be offered. “Bars Under the Stars will give people an opportunity to support the Old Idaho Pen and enjoy an Idaho summer evening outdoors, not to mention experience what we promise to be some unique, unforgettable fun,” said Janet Gallimore, Executive Director of the Idaho State Historical Society. “The Old Idaho Pen is a nationally-significant facility, full of colorful history and reminders of Idaho’s past��"from a very unique vantage point. We hope this will become the Pen’s signature fundraising event and continue for years to come.” Tickets for Bars Under the Stars are $50, which includes entry, dinner and one squawky coupon. For an additional $10, attendees can participate in a guided flashlight tour of the facility. Additional beverages will be available for purchase. Space is limited, so call (208) 334-2844 for reservations or pick up a ticket in advance at 2445 Old Penitentiary Road. For more information about Bars Under the Stars, visit www.idahohistory.net or call (208) 334-2844.

7/13/2009 - 7/18/2009: TrICA Class- Embelish Scuplture
Sculpture is a wonderful medium for young artist experimentation, helping them to refine fine motor skills and learning about the creative dialogue between tools and materials in three-dimensional form. Students will explore various mediums in spacial art and demonstrate creative problem solving skills. CALL TRICA TO REGISTER (208) 484-0142 July 13 - 17 plus an art show on July 18 Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Ages: 3 - 5 Location: Foothills School of Arts and Sciences Teaching Artist: Linda Bu Tuition: $165

7/16/2009: Great Garden Escape Concerts
DATES/TIMES Thursdays, June 4 through September 24, 2009 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. June 4 - July 30 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. August 6 - September 24 ADMISSION Non-members: $10.00; Members: $8.00; Children (ages 6-12): $6.00 Enjoy a relaxing summer evening in the coolness of the Garden with great music, fine food, and friends. Join us for thirteen summer Thursday evenings of live musical entertainment! “It’s cooler in the Garden!” Experience the best of Idaho- local music, food, beer and wine at the Idaho Botanical Garden’s Great Garden Escape Concert Series. Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs and your picnic basket or enjoy food and drink selections from Highlands Hollow, tastings from local wineries, and more. Featuring Headwaters Band

7/18/2009: Pass the Popcorn 2 of 3
Beginning this summer, free movies will be shown at the Julia Davis Park Bandshell. Family movies begin at dusk on a huge 25’ x 14’ inflatable movie screen. Before the movie starts at 7 p.m., Boise Parks & Recreation Mobile Recreation Van staff will coordinate fun activities for kids. • July 18 - Kung Fu Panda Bring your own picnic or enjoy treats from food vendors in the park. Movies Under the Stars is sponsored by the Boise Public Schools Education Foundation and Boise Parks & Recreation. For information, see www.boiseschoolsfoundation.org. Movie Times: 7:00 P.M. Location: Julia Davis Park Phone: 208-384-4240 Admission: FREE

7/22/2009: Simple Steps Toward Green
Compost, recycle, buy in bulk, change your light bulbs . . . . Learn about simple things you can do around your home and yard that can make a big difference for your wallet and for the planet. See Foothills Learning Center building features and practices that might give you some ideas for your own house. We’re all in this together. To get to the Foothills Learning Center, take 8th Street north through Boise's Northend. From the end of the pavement go 1/3 mile farther. Map For information call 514-3755. No cost or registration is required. From 7 pm to 8:30 pm All ages welcome! Activities for adults and children alike. Foothills Learning Center 3188 Sunset Peak Rd Boise, ID 83702

7/23/2009: Great Garden Escape Concerts
DATES/TIMES Thursdays, June 4 through September 24, 2009 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. June 4 - July 30 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. August 6 - September 24 ADMISSION Non-members: $10.00; Members: $8.00; Children (ages 6-12): $6.00 Enjoy a relaxing summer evening in the coolness of the Garden with great music, fine food, and friends. Join us for thirteen summer Thursday evenings of live musical entertainment! “It’s cooler in the Garden!” Experience the best of Idaho- local music, food, beer and wine at the Idaho Botanical Garden’s Great Garden Escape Concert Series. Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs and your picnic basket or enjoy food and drink selections from Highlands Hollow, tastings from local wineries, and more. Featuring Ben Burdick Trio with Amy Weber - jazz

7/27/2009 - 7/31/2009: Competitive Figure Skating Camp
July 27th -31st; 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Cost: $250 per skater. Skaters who have completed the Polar Bear level can get a jump on the competition by attending this camp. Scholarships available. To register and for details visit www.idahoriceworld.com.

7/30/2009: Great Garden Escape Concerts
DATES/TIMES Thursdays, June 4 through September 24, 2009 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. June 4 - July 30 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. August 6 - September 24 ADMISSION Non-members: $10.00; Members: $8.00; Children (ages 6-12): $6.00 Enjoy a relaxing summer evening in the coolness of the Garden with great music, fine food, and friends. Join us for thirteen summer Thursday evenings of live musical entertainment! “It’s cooler in the Garden!” Experience the best of Idaho- local music, food, beer and wine at the Idaho Botanical Garden’s Great Garden Escape Concert Series. Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs and your picnic basket or enjoy food and drink selections from Highlands Hollow, tastings from local wineries, and more. Featuring Kim Stocking Band - country rock

7/31/2009: 2009 Senior Citizens Arts & Crafts Festival
Times: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Capitol Park 6th & Capitol Blvd. Senior artists will be selling handicrafts, pottery, jewelry, dolls, antiques, quilts, ceramics, paintings, books, pastries, jams & jellies, furniture and other handmade items by Boise senior citizens. 7:00 a.m. Alumni Breakfast Hosted by Boise Citizens Police Academy - Only $3.00 11:00 a.m. Lunch served by Rooster's Pitaery - Prices vary Presented by Boise Parks & Recreation. For more information, contact Sara Crawford, 384-4132 ext. 126 or TDD/TTY 800-377-3529 or visit our website www.cityofboise.org

8/1/2009: Soul Food Extravaganza
Times: 11am- 8pm www.boisesoulfood.com Location: Julia Davis Park Phone: 208-939-5258 This 17th annual event features wonderful food, live entertainment and children's activities in or near the Gene Harris Bandshell.

8/2/2009: Break the Ice
PEPSI FREE Skate Day at Idaho IceWorld August 2nd; 12:30-3:30 pm, cost is FREE!!! Skating promotes a healthy recreation skill, in a family friendly environment. Beginning of our fall season for Learn to Skate and Hockey. Please contact: Rose Eggers, 208-331-0044, reggers@cityofboise.org or visit www.idahoiceworld.com for more information.

8/3/2009 - 8/8/2009: TrICA Dance Camp with Mr. Jon
Dance Performance Camps always have live music! Students learn and rehearse choreography using literature and culture as themes, design and paint a backdrop and put on a show for friends and family at the farmer's market on Saturday. August 3 - 7 plus performance August 8 Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Ages: 3 - 5 (age group has changed from previous notices) Location: Trey McIntyre Project Studio Teaching Artist: Jon Swarthout Tuition: $165 CALL TRICA TO REGISTER (208) 484-0142

8/6/2009: Great Garden Escape Concerts
DATES/TIMES Thursdays, June 4 through September 24, 2009 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. June 4 - July 30 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. August 6 - September 24 ADMISSION Non-members: $10.00; Members: $8.00; Children (ages 6-12): $6.00 Enjoy a relaxing summer evening in the coolness of the Garden with great music, fine food, and friends. Join us for thirteen summer Thursday evenings of live musical entertainment! “It’s cooler in the Garden!” Experience the best of Idaho- local music, food, beer and wine at the Idaho Botanical Garden’s Great Garden Escape Concert Series. Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs and your picnic basket or enjoy food and drink selections from Highlands Hollow, tastings from local wineries, and more. Featuring Red and Gray with the BoDo Brothers - acoustic and rockin’ blues

8/13/2009: Great Garden Escape Concerts
DATES/TIMES Thursdays, June 4 through September 24, 2009 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. June 4 - July 30 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. August 6 - September 24 ADMISSION Non-members: $10.00; Members: $8.00; Children (ages 6-12): $6.00 Enjoy a relaxing summer evening in the coolness of the Garden with great music, fine food, and friends. Join us for thirteen summer Thursday evenings of live musical entertainment! “It’s cooler in the Garden!” Experience the best of Idaho- local music, food, beer and wine at the Idaho Botanical Garden’s Great Garden Escape Concert Series. Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs and your picnic basket or enjoy food and drink selections from Highlands Hollow, tastings from local wineries, and more. Featuring Boise Straight Ahead - big band swing

8/14/2009: Winefest
The public is invited to the Basque Museum and Cultural Center’s “Winefest.” This fun- filled event will be held August 14, 2009, at 5:30 PM on the beautiful Basque Block in downtown Boise. Guests will receive a commemorative glass to sample the unique selection of over 100 domestic and imported wines. Enjoy “tapas” prepared by participating restaurants from the Basque Block. Many wonderful silent auction items will be on display for bidding. For reservations call the Museum at 343-2671 Visit the Basque Museum and Cultural Center website by clicking here